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Curry House Coco Ichibanya

1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kristina R. writes: After a long day of beating people off of the sale tables at the Ala Moana Center, I started thinking, "Hmmmm...sure could go for a big bowl of MSG today for lunch..." and then VOILA! The Curry House appeared right before my eyes!

Now, I'm not…

Shirokiya

Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96815

Kristina R. writes: A Japanese market/department store in the middle of Ala Moana? PERFECT.

I went in looking for Pocky, and came out with an arm-full of weird Asian treats and snacks, laden with salt and MSG. I can't imagine a trip to the Islands without bloating up…

Jelly's

98-023 Hekaha St
Ste B1-9
Aiea, HI 96701

Kristina R. writes: This place is amazing! They have comic books, used and new books, records, cd's, dvd's, music equipment, the kitchen sink...pretty much everything under the sun!

I looked in their cases and saw X-Men #1 for $1000. My jaw dropped through the floor. …

Gina's Barbeque

2919 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96826

arnold g. writes: Gina's serves local-style Korean food, and it is one of my favorite places to eat in Hawaii because I love meat jun, which is almost impossible to find in this form on the mainland. Meat Jun is basically a really thin steak that's dipped in egg…

Punahou Carnival

1601 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96822

Anita L. writes: Malasadas and the Portuguese bean soup are 2 of my favs from the Punahou Carnival! Always buy some extra bean soup for the freezer so you can eat it later.

Tamashiro Market Inc

802 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Rey T. writes: Don't mind the dude talking to himself, with plastic bags tide to his belt loops, he's just here to get some poke.

Why?

Why wouldn't he? This is the place for seafood if you are in the King Street/Kalihi area. Maybe you got bored at Bishop…

Paradise Cove Luau

2024 N King St
Ste 209
Honolulu, HI 96819

Mark C. writes: I've been to Paradise Cove quite a few times and each time was awesome. Prices are rather reasonable. If you're a visitor vacationing here in Hawaii then expect to pay about $75 per person however if you're a resident then you'll naturally pay…

Dole Plantation

64-1550 Kamehameha Highway
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Liz T. writes: If you love pineapples, you'll love this place. Inside the store there's a cutting demonstration on the half hour (i.e. free pineapple)! You can also get Dole Whip, a refreshing pineapple sorbet. Everything for sale here you can find for less at…

Halona Blowhole

Hanauma Bay
Kalanianole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96805

Kristina R. writes: Halona Blowhole is a must see for tourists and locals alike. But really, who doesn't like a blowhole?

I've even been called one myself before. And people LOOOOVE me.

Stage

1250 Kapiolani Blvd, 2nd Fl
Honolulu Design Center
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: My boyfriend and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary tonight at Stage. It's a chic modern restaurant, but the floor to ceiling windows are wasted on views of a busy intersection and SlumberWorld. The service was excellent, but then again the place…

Tanabe Superette

934 Keeaumoku St
Honolulu, HI 96814

StinkyTofu S. writes: Running out of good food and I had to ask our driver, "where do you guys eat?"

He directed me to this little small grocery store for some spam musubi. The spam musubi is good and healthy, made with brown rice, voted as second best. I have no idea…

Iolani Palace

364 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96805

Kristina R. writes: Beautiful, serene, elegant, and all those Archetectual Digest words that make you green with envy. But if you've got a Hamilton or two, you can pretend you live in a palace and play house with the Hawaiian Monarchy for a couple of hours.

You have…

Ala Moana Beach Park

1201 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Keane L. writes: Time and Time Ago
~This is where thoughts roam,
when sinking thoughts they think of home~

5 minutes: Ate some toast. Ran out of ketchup. (Unrelated.)

12 hours: Band practice.

36 hours: Bar-hopped. I think.

1 month: Began recording first studio album.

9…

O'ahu

Honolulu, HI 96805

Berna .. writes: My family moved from San Diego to O'ahu when I was seven - and I grew up there, went to school (all the way through college - GO BOWS!), and moved after graduating.

Like every other place in the world, O'ahu has its share of downfalls (somewhat…

Nancy's Kitchen

Waipio Gentry
94-1040 Waipio Uka St #12
Waipahu, HI 96797

Kevin S. writes: While I agree that this is a locals only type place its not worth the drive out to Gentry if you're in town or a tourist. The food is good, but there are better places for Hawaiian food in town - like Ono One Hawaiian Food. That said, I would…

Polynesian Cultural Center

55-370 Kamehameha Hwy
Laie, HI 96762

Mary T. writes: Like I mentioned earlier, I did everything twice the last time I was in HI, and this was yet another place I paid two visits. I had a great time the first time, with my sister and her family. We bought the VIP package, so we got to explore…

Tropical Farms

49-227 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744

pearl m. writes: Where else can you sample FREE macadamia nuts AND Kona coffee?

Among the flavors our favorites were:
Honey roasted
Onion
Garlic

Definitely off the beaten path... and one of the stops if you take the Grand Circle Island Tour.

Honolulu Zoological Society

151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Darin I. writes: The Three Secrets to a Successful Relationship:

1. Let your then-boyfriend give an improptu post-last call meat flute lesson to a trick.

2. In the back seat of a car parked in the zoo lot.

3. While you're in the car.

Memories.

Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival

1001 Bishop St
ASB Tower, Ste 745
Honolulu, HI 96813

christa w. writes: don't be a jerk. get the $250 package and treat yourself to all the events, parties, receptions, no-wait line privileges, AND the final awards show.
it's totally worth the money that you'd otherwise squander on drugs or hookers.

i LOVE hiff. see you…

Crack Seed Store

1156 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Izzy N. writes: Oh I found you li hing mui... if you ever want to see me behave like a crackhead needing some crack BADLY, just dangle a bag of li hing mui powder in front of my face. I'll follow you around like a hypnotized puppy dog. I grew up with this stuff!!!!…

University of Hawaii Warriors Football

Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96818

Chelsea A. writes: My boyfriend and I are so FREAKING excited for this season! It sucks that we have such a bad, crappy schedule this year, but I am hoping for two things this year: Colt getting another invitation to NY to receive his Heisman Trophy and a BCS game!

In…

Kahu Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva

47-548 Hakuhale St
Kaneohe, HI 96744

arnold g. writes: If you're getting married in Hawaii and you need an officiant, there's only one person to call. Kahu Silva is not just a minister, he's a community spiritual leader who is well versed in Hawaiian culture and traditions. All of our wedding vendors…

Kanak Attack Two

925 Isenberg St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Waynele Y. writes: While the food itself is not 5 star tasting (maybe between a 3 and a 5 -- sometimes maybe a 2) this place earns my 5 star rating for the unparalleled value. With most plate lunches costing $5.50 ($7.50 for mixed plates) it may not sound like a steal…

East Side Grill

Puck's Alley
1035 University Ave, Ste 102-3
HI 96826

Cynthia A. writes: http://www.yelp.com/bi...

oops. how to fix?

Hawaiian Hut

Ala Moana Hotel
410 Atkinson Dr
HI 96814

Jim W. writes: Interesting venue...Kimo K. has said it all...sorry, I can not give them 5 stars...just too much going on and very touristy...not my "cup of tea" so to speak....
Where's my Stoli?

First Friday Art Walk

Chinatown
Nu'uanu and Hotel
Honolulu, HI 96813

christa w. writes: just in case there's someone out there that hasn't heard about downtown honolulu's swelling art walk in the heart of chinatown, it's a 34-gallery cultural monthly event with support from the city and the Hawai'i arts alliance.

find your way to nuuanu…

Pro Bowl

Honolulu, HI 96813

christa w. writes: This time of year is SO fantastic.

Ya ya ya the football game is pretty fun but the best part? Football players make me look short.

WELCOME TO HAWAII guys.

Uncle Clay's Doe Fang

820 W Hind Dr
Ste 118
Honolulu, HI 96821

Thomas L. writes: Uncle Clay is the best! Everyone agrees that he is the epitome of Aloha. My friend suggested we try this place for their UNIQUE ICEE mix drinks. Upon entering, Uncle Clay greets you warmth and invites you to look around. He's a great storyteller and…

Hygienic Store

47-528 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Laura T. writes: No way, I'm the first person to get to write this review? Awesome!

If you didn't grow up on O'ahu, you'll probably think this is a strange sounding name for a store. I still can't figure out why they called it that... the name makes it sound like they…

Pali Highway

State Route 61
Kailua, HI 96734

Kristina R. writes: Quite possibly the most beautiful highway on Earth...although Highway One along the California coast is a strong contender.

The only drawback from the sweeping views, gorgeous lush valleys, and fabulously big green mountains on this lovely stretch of…

Nu'uanu Pali State Park

Nuuanu Pali Dr
Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817

jen n. writes: You gotta come here at least once if you are visiting Oahu. Let the winds blow your skirt up and your toupee off.

Panya

1960 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96826

christa w. writes: i got drunk at breakfast drinking espresso martinis here one time at the cute little bar area in the back with my now-ex-boyfriend.
it was made with real espresso tho.

the barista here is a genius. she is constantly coming up with new drinks. she has…

thirtynine hotel

39 N Hotel St
Honolulu, HI 96817

kainanny c. writes: It ain't easy being me, in heels, after 10 martinis. And thirty nine hotel definitely did not make it any easier by making me walk up 999 stairs to get to this lounge. It was okay up, but i feared for my life in anticipation of the stumbling down.…

Sunset on the Beach

2856 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96806

Gwyn F. writes: Free movie on Waikiki Beach with food tents nearby???? YES!!! That's for me. Man I'm going to miss these things when I move for school. Tonight they showed "Night at the Museum." Man, funny stuff. It gets packed early, & a beach chair…

Gulick Deli

1936 S King St
#102
Honolulu, HI 96826

Waynele Y. writes: i was actually quite impressed with gulick. don't let the word "deli" trick you into thinking this is a sandwhich place.. this is an okazuya, meaning they sell japanese/local foods ala carte (you pay by the piece or order)... as such, it can get…

Flavors of Honolulu

Frank Fasi Civic Center Grounds
650 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Cynthia A. writes: Hey, Yelp Peeps! It's a Yelper's dream come true: sampling dishes from restaurants located all over Oahu. Wine & beers available too! (I tried "Miller Chill" for the first time tonight, it is supposed to have lime and salt in it. I thought it was…

Ala Moana Shopping Center

4th of July Fireworks
Magic Island Beach Park
Honolulu, HI 96805

Cynthia A. writes: The BEST fireworks show EVER. Only review Ala Moana Shopping Center here if it's for the 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS. Every year Magic Island draws thousands of people (20,000?!) for the 4th of July, Ala Moana Shopping Center sponsored fireworks show.…

King's Diner's Drive In

Puck's Alley
1035 University Ave
Honolulu, HI 96805

Cynthia A. writes: Kind of a weird name, with 2 apostrophies. This plate-lunch place run by Filipinos is in the space where "The Good L & L" used to be in Puck's Alley. Oh, how I miss that L & L's teri beef saimin & BBQ fries. Yes, hot french fries drenched in…

Hawaii's Plantation Village

94-695 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797

demur e. writes: No matter if you grew up in Hawaii or what your age may be, I recommend Hawaii's Plantation Village. I took my mom and my aunty there last week and we all really enjoyed it. The entrance fee for Kama'aina and Military is only $7.

You get to…

Cherry Blossom Festival

Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce
2454 S Beretania St, Ste 205
Honolulu, HI 96826

Keith K. writes: From January to March, it's "Cherry Blossom" season in Honolulu. And we no stay talking about trees.

The Hawai'i Cherry Blossom Festival, organized by the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC), celebrates the Japanese American culture…

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